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Page 2: ...king Center Be SureYourOvenis Registered It is important that we the manufacturer know the location of your Microwave Oven should a need occur for adjustments You re supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Purchase Record Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating ...

Page 3: ...rate the oven while empty If by acci 4 dent the oven should run empty a minute or two no harm is done However try to avoid operating 5 the oven empty at all times saves energy and also ensures good long term life of oven B Ov cooking 1 Preheat the oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessary keep an eye 6 on the indicator light...

Page 4: ...ssures that in the remote possi bility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will besafet eat Wearproper clottiing Loose fitting or hanging icrowave ven aarments should never be worn while uskw Don theatunonenedfoodcontainersor nonvented heappliance e Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Be sure oven vent ducts are unobstructed Do not use your oven...

Page 5: ... eplastic bags should beslit pricked or vented as directed in Cookbook If they are not Waning YourRange m plastic could burst during or immediately o after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam ...

Page 6: ...e 10 Double DutyTM Shelf 11 Readout Display t2 Function Pads 13 Number Pads 14 Start 15 Clear Off conventional Owen 16 Oven Set Clean Knob 17 Oven ON Light 18 Oven Temp Clean Knob 19 Oven Cycling Light 20 Automatic Oven Timer Clock Minute Timer 21 Oven Timer Clean Dial 22 Latch Release Button 23 Latch 24 Self Cleaning Oven Clean Light 25 Lock Light 26 Model and Serial Numbers located at right side...

Page 7: ...g the clock If you wish to reset or change time simply repeat above process Power Level Touch this pad be fore entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 HIGH for cooking or Power Level zDefrost Gentle more uniform LOW for defrosting 7 thawing with little or no attention at automatic Power Level 3 or change power level after entering time See page 11 Ho...

Page 8: ...g Place tender beef roasts on trivet in microwave safe dish Insert probe from front horizontally into center meaty area not touching bone or fat Cover with wax paper Poultry pork or ham roasts need no trivet Add cup water to roast dish cover with plastic wrap For cooking bag method see cook book Insert probe into center meaty area Howto AutoRoastBeefto Mdium Touch AUTO ROAST Pad Cooking signal lig...

Page 9: ...so ceramic ridge bottomed roast ing dishes work well Plastic trivets require meat to be turned over more frequently because the grid design and legs allow the bottom of the meat to stay cooler as it cooks than glass trivets do Q Is it necessary to always cover foods during Auto Roast A No but a loose covering helps prevent spattering and hold mois ture in food Q Why was my roast not fully cooked e...

Page 10: ...ure and prevent spattering e Most microwaved foods require e stirring rotating or rearranging Check your Cookbook for specific instructions for the food you are microwaving Some foods such as unshelled eggs and hot dogs must be pricked to allow steam to escape during cooking Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my dish wasn ...

Page 11: ...el touch Power Level pad and then new number Step 4 Touch START Time counts down on display When cycle is completed the oven signals and automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn package over close door and repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 Step 6 When oven signals and shuts off remove package and sep arate chops to finish defrosting DefrostingTips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package o...

Page 12: ...k off if used in frozen foods e Always insert probe into the center of meaty areas take care not to touch the fat or the bone e Insert probe as horizontally as possible into foods as directed in the recipes Make sure the handle does not touch the food The probe is easiest to use when inserted from the front e Use the clip to keep the probe in place while heating o Cover foods as directed in Cookbo...

Page 13: ...and place in oven Touch the DEFROST pad The readout Panel shows 0 and signal light Step 3 Set standing Or hold time by touching HOLD TIMER 0 ap pears on display Signal light above HOLD TIMER flashes Step 2 Touch 1 5 0 and O for defrosting time 15 00 appears on display panel Defrosting is auto matically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching POWER LEVEL pad and the new Power Level Step...

Page 14: ...me oven temperature drops below preset temperature Step 4 You may set your Minute Timer tothedesired cooking time as indicated in your recipe If your cooking time is longer than sixty minutes Minute Timer must be reset NOTE Your Cookbook discusses preheating and cooking results Most foods cook satisfactorily without preheating If preheating is required put your dish promptly in the range after Ove...

Page 15: ... to baste itself Oven On Light comes on and stays on until Oven Set Knob is turned to OFF Oven Cycling Light comes on and remains on until temperature is reached Step 2 Position oven shelf on embossed shelf support B for small roasts 3 5 Ibs and position A for larger roasts For very tall roasts remove second oven shelf Step 5 Place your meat inside the oven n aking sure the pan is not touching the...

Page 16: ...erly If you wish to clean at a later time set Start Dial to that time NOTE A slight odor may be de tected especially during the first few cleanings Do not be alarmed This is normal during the self cleaning cycle When cleaning temperature is reached Lock Light comes G and door cannot be unlatched until Lock Light goesoff STEP 5 When Lock Light goes off push and hold the Clean Lock Button while slid...

Page 17: ... some department stores Door inside Wipe up spatters daily wash when soiled with a min imum of sudsy warm water Rinse thoroughly and dry Door outside Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE handfing Do not twist bend or _ drop Clean after using To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub K li...

Page 18: ...rome Side Trims and Trim Strips Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth DO NOT USE steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Soap and Water which may damage the finish Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel If acids should spill on the range while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cioth to wipe up right away When the surface has cooled wash...

Page 19: ...cups Metal or Glass Loaf Pan Metal or Glass Loaf Pan Popovers Nut bread or fruit bread Yeast bread 2 loaves Plain or sweet rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Two piece pan is convenient Paper liners produce more moist crusts Use 300 and Shelf B for small or individual cakes Line pan with waxed paper White and yeHowcakes may cook faster than chocolate Reduce time 5 to 10 minutes for cakes from mix A...

Page 20: ...owning Pan fry r broil on Shelf D Cook first side ust to turn meat color then finish ther side to doneness desired c Yes 7 Ground Beef Well done l in thick c Yes Yes Rare 14 Medium 16 Well Done 18 Rare 20 Medium 25 Well Done 30 40 10 12 10 12 11 13 Beef Steaks Tender Cuts such as T bone rib eye filet mignon loin or strip etc Beef Steaks 18 20 20 25 23 27 10 15 Nash fat Reduce times about 1M in thi...

Page 21: ... 25 min per pound more timethan givenin chartfor refrigerated 10min per lb for roasts under 5 lbs Defrost poultry before roasting Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb Leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham pre cooked Ham raw For boneless rolled roasts over 6 in Poultry ehicken or Duck Turkey Oven Temp 32 Y 325 325 325 32...

Page 22: ...Broiling e e e e e Make sure Oven Control knobs are properly set Improper shelf position is being used Thermostat needs adjustment Meat thermometer is not positioned correctly in meat Not preheating oven when suggested Improper size container is being used Not enough cooking time allowed for meat s poundage Oven shelf not level Too many utensils or foods in the oven Aluminum foil not slit when use...

Page 23: ...GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 1 Ii II II 11 Ilk II II II 1 m II r 11 Il H 1 II _ r Ilk Il II II n ll_ ir II 11 1 WHATIS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to IIa II Sx II teach you how to use the product _ 11 yf Read your Use and Care material 11 11 If you then have any questions about operating the product Dxll _ 1 please contact your dealer or our d II 11 X 1 Consumer Affai...

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